Senior Financial Analyst | Fortune 500 | Woodridge, IL

About Our Client

As a Senior Financial Analyst, this individual will be a pivotal contributor to the monthly budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting process, while partnering cross-functionally on cost saving, gross margin and pricing initiatives, and operational strategies by identifying variances, drivers, and trends to assess the financial performance of the division!

• Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities:
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the company's financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. Collaborate with various departments to gather data and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial projections.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modeling, to provide insights into the company's financial performance and help identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to management and stakeholders. These reports may include key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and other relevant analyses.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Identify and explain variances, and work with department heads to address budget deviations.
• Build and maintain financial models to support strategic planning, investment decisions, and other business initiatives.
• Analyze costs, expenses, and revenue trends to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Identify cost drivers, variances, and trends by analyzing cost data to support decision-making processes.
• Provide financial support cross-functionally on contract negotiation and management, rebate analysis, profit management, and pricing strategy execution,

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Commercial Finance
• MBA a plus
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy in financial records and reporting
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits
• Highly visible role, partnering with senior leadership
• Tons of mentorship and training from the Director of Finance
• Lots of room for growth across the entirety of the organization
• Hybrid work structure (2 days work from home)

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